At a Glance
Median Income
$69,087
$30,242 per capita
Home Value
$165,200
Zillow: $199,732
Median Rent
$940/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.9% smoking rate
How Cleveland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cleveland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cleveland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $69,087 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,242. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $165,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,732. Median rent is $940/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 521/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,366
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,087
Per Capita$30,242
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,200
Rent$940
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$199,732
Housing Units535
Rent Burden15.0%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property521/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation563 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.